Easy Grilled Shrimp with Satay Sauce
Grilled Shrimp with Satay Sauce is an easy BBQ hit. Juicy, quick to make and packed with Asian flavors. Perfect for summer grilling!
Ingredients
Grilled gamba's
- ½ cup Japanese soy sauce
- ½ cup sesame oil
- 1 inch fresh ginger grated
- 4 cloves garlic sliced thin
- 1 red chili pepper deseeded, sliced thin
- 16 large shrimp uncooked
Cashew nut satay sauce
- 1⅓ cup cashew nuts grind finely
- 4 tablespoons Kecap Manis
- 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
- 1 cup coconut milk
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Instructions
Grill the Shrimp
- In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and chili pepper.½ cup Japanese soy sauce, ½ cup sesame oil, 1 inch fresh ginger, 4 cloves garlic, 1 red chili pepper
- Add the shrimp and mix well.16 large shrimp
- Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Heat your BBQ or grill pan.
- Grill shrimp for 2 minutes per side until they are pink and slightly crispy.
Make the satay sauce
- Add the ground cashews, Kecap manis, sugar, sambal, and coconut milk to a small saucepan.1⅓ cup cashew nuts, 4 tablespoons Kecap Manis, 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sambal oelek, 1 cup coconut milk
- Stir constantly over medium heat until it starts to bubble.
- Lower the heat and let it thicken while stirring.
Serve
- Place the grilled shrimp on a serving plate.
- Serve the warm satay sauce on the side or spoon it on top.
NOTES
1. Can I cook the shrimp in the oven? Yes, you can. Preheat the oven to 430 °F / 220 °C and bake for 5–6 minutes. But grilling gives them that extra flavor.
2. Can I use peeled shrimp? You could, but I don’t recommend it. The shells help keep the shrimp juicy and protect them from burning on the grill.
3. Storage Tips
- Shrimp: Let them cool completely before storing them.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in a container (not a freezer bag – the sharp tails can poke through) for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge.
- Satay sauce:
- Refrigerator: Store in the fridge for up to 2 days in a sealed container.
- Do not freeze – the sauce may separate.
- To reheat, add ¼ cup (60 ml) of water, stir, and heat slowly while stirring.
Nutrition
Calories: 805kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 2470mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1077IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Iron: 6mg
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